The dollar bill is packed with symbols, each with its own story. George Washington’s portrait is on the front for a reason. The Great Seal on the back has a pyramid and an eagle, full of meaning.

and it's even part of the Great Seal of the United States. No, not there: It's actually on the other side. Yes, the seal has two sides. But this symbol's meaning and creation actually have nothing ...

From that point on, the Great Seal functioned not only as a national symbol but a formal sign of authority for all federal government business, including official government buildings (like ...

America’s bird has become a symbol of a society that has forged ... Bald eagles have not changed since the adoption of the Great Seal—they have shown us that we can change.